You will recall that I included a short piece about the Elizabeth Cross in the August Newsletter. The Elizabeth Cross was launched in 2009. It is granted to the next of kin of Armed Forces personnel killed on operations, or as a result of terrorism as a mark of national recognition for their loss. The award is available to the families of those who died in conflicts dating back to 1948, including the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency, the Falklands conflict and operations in Northern Ireland as well as more recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. I have recently visited the MOD Medal Office (at the aptly named Imjin Barracks in Gloucester) where I discussed the issue of how an Elizabeth Cross is awarded. As I thought it is now automatically awarded since its inception in 2009. However, anyone whose relatives are eligible to receive the award prior to 2009 must apply by completing a form. I have communicated with the MOD Medal Office and received confirmation that the following members of 1 DERR/ RGBWLI, who were killed on active service, or as an act of terrorism are entitled to receive the Elizabeth Cross but it has not been claimed: Corporal J. W. Leahy DERR Died: 08/03/1973 in Northern Ireland Colour Sergeant B. J. Foster DERR Died: 24/03/1973 in Northern Ireland Private M. Swanick DERR Died: 28/10/1974 in Northern Ireland Lance Corporal K. J. Pullin DERR Died: 17/07/1993 in Northern Ireland Lance Corporal P.E. Craddock RGBW LI Died: 27/03/2006 in Afghanistan To ensure that any surviving Next of Kin (NOK) receive what is a fitting award for a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice I must track down a surviving NOK to apply for the award. The official Next of Kin is the first person from the following list who is still alive. This order of precedence is based on Intestacy Law. A. Surviving spouse B. Eldest child C. Eldest/grandchild/great grandchild D. Parent E. Brothers and Sisters of the whole blood F. Children of brothers and sisters of the whole blood G. Brothers and sisters of the half blood H. Children of brothers and sisters of the half blood I. Grandparents J. Uncles/Aunts of the whole blood K. Children of Uncles/Aunts of the whole blood L. Uncles/Aunts of the half blood M. Children of Uncles/Aunts of the half blood N. Other The application form can be found at – https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b03f35b40f0b6304641fdab/20180521-ElizabethCrossandScrollApplication-O.doc |
| Please can I ask you to share this message far and wide on Social Media, Websites etc and help me track down the NOK for all those who served to ensure that the family rightly receives the award of the Elizabeth Cross? |
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